Incoming freshman, young, spry and ready for the crazy ride of college, I traveled from my …
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Freshmen
Why Joining Organizations Makes College Easier
Like thousands of others, starting college both excited and terrified me. While I would still be …
How Do I Edit This Again?
Not all classes are created equal—some may be a total breeze while others are more challenging. …
How to Be More Social Even When You Feel Really Awkward
“Go out and meet people,” they say. “Making friends, especially when you’re new at a school, is fun …
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Slow and Steady Really Can Win the Race
Everyone winds up at their specific schools for a reason—it's one of the best things about going to …
Goodbye Freshman Year; It’s Been Real
It seems like only yesterday that I was eagerly unpacking all my clothes and putting up my posters …
Letter to the Younger Me: You’re Gonna Go Far, Kid
Every era of life eventually has to come to a close. That ending can be exciting, scary, …
An Open Letter to Freshman Year: Good Riddance
Dear Freshman Year, As I look back on our time together, I experience a vast array of feelings. …
10 Things to Know About Living in a College Dorm
If you’re nervous about heading off to college next year, don’t worry—millions of other people fresh …
My Different Start to Freshman Year
My freshman semester didn’t begin the way everyone dreams about. Even my first day of freshman year …
An East Coaster’s First Mistake: Calling California “Cali”
I made the big move. I traded in the four seasons for a year-long summer in San Diego. Though this …
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The “Turkey Drop” Is Unique to Everyone
The term “Turkey Drop” stuck out to me after my mom and I attended my summer orientation at the …
